With the blessings of our beloved Guruji “Yagnasri Kayilai Gnanaguru” Dr. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal, we are conducting Special Homam and Aradhana for Guru Mahans and Guru Dakshinamurthi on the occasion of Guru Poornima on16.072019 from 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM at our Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam, Walajapet.

Guru Purnima is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima as this day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Veda Vyasa, who is generally considered the author of the Mahabharata. It is celebrated on full moon day or Purnima of the Shukla Paksh or the waxing moon in the Ashadha month of the Hindu calendar. As the name denotes, the day is dedicated to gurus or teachers. On Guru Purnima, the students worship their gurus or teachers, by offering puja and paying respect to them. In the ancient Hindu texts, Gurus had a great significance in a disciple’s life. Gurus refer to the spiritual guide who enlightens disciples by his knowledge and teachings. Guru Purnima is also celebrated as Vyasa Purnima as this day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Veda Vyasa, who is generally considered the author of the Mahabharata.

Significance of Guru Purnima :

In Hindu tradition, the word Guru refers to someone who takes his disciples away from the darkness of ignorance and enlightens them with knowledge and awareness. In order to respect gurus and pay a tribute to their hard work, Hindus celebrate Guru Purnima.

While Sri Madhvacharya, Adi Shankara, Sri Ramanuja Acharya and Sri Vedantha Desikar are some of the famous gurus in the Indian culture, the disciples of Gautam Buddha also honour him on this day, as it is believed that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon on the day of Guru Purnima.

We are inviting you all for participating in the Guru Poornima celebration and get the blessings of Guru Mahans.